Japan's first woman PM's husband keeps kitchen his domain, vows a low profile: ‘Unlike in the West…'

Being a former lawmaker from the ruling LDP, the husband said his priority was to help Sanae Takaichi “pursue her vision of Prime Minister” ...
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PM Takaichi runs Japan, husband runs the kitchen: Meet the ultimate ‘stealth spouse’

The spouse of Japan’s first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to support her by being a “stealth husband”, cooking ...

How do Japan's working women perceive PM Takaichi's 'abandoning work-life balance' remark?

TOKYO -- Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi caused a stir when she remarked that she would "throw away the phrase work ...

Yamada Yoji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival

Yamada Yoji to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival's 38th edition where latest film 'Tokyo Taxi' ...

Japan has its first female prime minister, but not all women are celebrating

Though her election is a milestone in a country that struggles with gender equality, critics say hard-line conservative Sanae ...

Japan’s economy needs foreign workers, not the nationalist approach pushed by its new leader

Sanae Takaichi has voiced anti-immigrant policies at a time when Japan’s population continues to fall, threatening economic ...

Sumo's new global star eyes America: "Of course I'll be there!"

The Grand Sumo Tournament, held at London's Royal Albert Hall this year, put a spotlight on more than 40 wrestlers.

Japan Has a New Leader, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer

Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead ...

What to expect for Japan's economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister

Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi, who was chosen ...